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Are the cones symmetrical, with rounded scales, falling shortly after maturity?
CLUE: this tree is not native but is fairly widely planted.
It is an Austrian pine.
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Are the cones asymmetrical, with scales armed with a sharp spine, often remaining closed and attached to the tree for many years?
CLUE: this tree is native in various parts of the West.
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